Will your dr take an appointment for the sole purpose of discussing your problems in caring for your spouse or parent with Alz.?

Thank you - I never thought about the POA which I and my son both have.

Weeone, the MD can only discuss his case if you have been signed off as a Health Care Proxy or POA. You can say anything you want, and you should, to make the MD understand how this affects your health.

I discovered that making an appointment as mom's POA was the best way to get prescription renewals or deal with any other concerns I might have. It's a good way to keep the doctor updated on my concerns as well, since mom no longer leaves the house for medical appointments. (Our doc does occasionally do home visits, but I can speak more freely about any problems without mom there)